Pan-Fried Chicken Parmesan with Garlic Butter Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-01 · Updated 2026-07-01

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Juicy chicken breast pan-fried and topped with melted Parmesan and a rich garlic butter sauce, inspired by popular Australian pub fare. This Australian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, all-purpose flour, egg for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 2 Australian cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 large (about 1 lb total), pounded to 1/2 inch thickness chicken breasts
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1, beaten egg
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tbsp unsalted butter
3, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 2 pounded chicken breasts with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Set up a dredging station with 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 beaten egg, and a mix of 3/4 cup breadcrumbs and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
Step 2: Coat each chicken breast first in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the beaten egg, and finally press into the breadcrumb-Parmesan mix until well coated.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 4: Remove chicken from skillet and keep warm. Add remaining 1 tbsp butter and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant and slightly golden.
Step 5: Pour the garlic butter sauce over the chicken breasts and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.